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Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by Charles

How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back? Critiques? Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by john barrick

I wanted to get a copy, but I don't think there was a retail distributor for it here in the states. Anyway, I could never get anyone to buy it for my birthday.
john barrick #1407


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On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back? Critiques? Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by Rick Blechta


On May 23, 2011, at 3:50 PM, john barrick wrote:

I wanted to get a copy, but I don't think there was a retail distributor for it here in the states. Anyway, I could never get anyone to buy it for my birthday.

john barrick #1407

Order it from Amazon in the UK. They're very good.

Rick



Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by Nick Hewitt

Yeah, I was given both Nick Awde's AND Frank Samagaio's books by my missus a couple of Christmas's ago. I found that Frank's book was informative, with a measure of opinion & experience(s) from musicians like Mike Pinder, Ian McDonald, Rick Wakeman and this groups Mike Dickson.
Awde's book is physically big - on par with a British Railways Timetable! It's mostly a series of interviews with Mellotron users (past & present) like Pinder, McDonald, Woolly, David Cross, Tony Banks, Blue Weaver, Doug Rayburn (amongst others) plus this groups Andy Thompson. The problem is that there are also interviews with people that played in bands that used ther tron, but they didn't actually play it, e.g. Jakko Jakszyk, Bill Bruford and Dave Cousins. It gives a different perspective I suppose, but that's all.
It was suggested that I go to the official book launch of Awde's book at a hotel at Kentish Town in London. I decided against it, as I wasn't a tron owner I am now!), nor am I a musician. I now regret this!

Nick
M400 - #360

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

I think that Nick's book combined with the information in Frank's book cover the subject very well.
In a message dated 5/23/2011 2:50:33 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, charel196@yahoo.com writes:
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How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back? Critiques? Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by lsf5275@aol.com

I can lend you my copy if you pay postage.
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I wanted to get a copy, but I don't think there was a retail distributor for it here in the states. Anyway, I could never get anyone to buy it for my birthday.

john barrick #1407


On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:

How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back? Critiques? Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-23 by Thomas C. Doncourt

I don't like it - in fact if I see you in person I will give it to you,
john-it is worthless to me.

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> I wanted to get a copy, but I don't think there was a retail distributor
> for
> it here in the states. Anyway, I could never get anyone to buy it for my
> birthday.
> john barrick #1407
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> On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Charles <charel196@yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back?
>> Critiques?
>> Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)
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Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-24 by tron400

I got a little over half-way through it before being bored silly. There's very little discussion about Mellotrons, but plenty of (to me) uninteresting discussion totally unrelated to them. There is some good information not contained in Frank's book, but you have to wade through a lot of text to find it.

Bernie

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> I don't like it - in fact if I see you in person I will give it to you,
> john-it is worthless to me.
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> > I wanted to get a copy, but I don't think there was a retail distributor
> > for
> > it here in the states. Anyway, I could never get anyone to buy it for my
> > birthday.
> > john barrick #1407
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> > On Mon, May 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM, Charles <charel196@...> wrote:
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> >> How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back?
> >> Critiques?
> >> Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)
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Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-24 by feline1973

I got the book when it was published.
As others have said, it's a big tome!
If you only want to read about capstans, it will probably bore you.
If you want to hear musicians talk in depth about the artistic motivations and music biz anecdotes, not all of which are strictly mellotron related, you'll probably like it!

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Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-29 by mlcsixand78s

Great book.

A lot of great info about the music and musicians as well the 'tron. Worth getting and reading.

Cheers
Allan

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Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-05-29 by lsf5275@aol.com

A lot of stuff about musicians that has little or nothing to do with the tron as well.
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Great book.

A lot of great info about the music and musicians as well the 'tron. Worth getting and reading.

Cheers
Allan

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Charles" <charel196@...> wrote:
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> How many here have read this nice volume from a few years back? Critiques? Comments? I like it...(along with Frank's book-R.I.P. Frank)
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Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-05 by john.mcnamara65

Why is there such a huge difference in price on Amazon? It ranges from $38-114... and a mix of American and UK shipping points....

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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Hewitt" <nickhewitt235@...> wrote:
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> Yeah, I was given both Nick Awde's AND Frank Samagaio's books by my missus a couple of Christmas's ago. I found that Frank's book was informative, with a measure of opinion & experience(s) from musicians like Mike Pinder, Ian McDonald, Rick Wakeman and this groups Mike Dickson.
> Awde's book is physically big - on par with a British Railways Timetable! It's mostly a series of interviews with Mellotron users (past & present) like Pinder, McDonald, Woolly, David Cross, Tony Banks, Blue Weaver, Doug Rayburn (amongst others) plus this groups Andy Thompson. The problem is that there are also interviews with people that played in bands that used ther tron, but they didn't actually play it, e.g. Jakko Jakszyk, Bill Bruford and Dave Cousins. It gives a different perspective I suppose, but that's all.
> It was suggested that I go to the official book launch of Awde's book at a hotel at Kentish Town in London. I decided against it, as I wasn't a tron owner I am now!), nor am I a musician. I now regret this!
>
> Nick
> M400 - #360
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-05 by lsf5275@aol.com

You're welcome to borrow my copy if you pay postage both ways.
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Why is there such a huge difference in price on Amazon? It ranges from $38-114... and a mix of American and UK shipping points....

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Hewitt" <nickhewitt235@...> wrote:
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> Yeah, I was given both Nick Awde's AND Frank Samagaio's books by my missus a couple of Christmas's ago. I found that Frank's book was informative, with a measure of opinion & experience(s) from musicians like Mike Pinder, Ian McDonald, Rick Wakeman and this groups Mike Dickson.
> Awde's book is physically big - on par with a British Railways Timetable! It's mostly a series of interviews with Mellotron users (past & present) like Pinder, McDonald, Woolly, David Cross, Tony Banks, Blue Weaver, Doug Rayburn (amongst others) plus this groups Andy Thompson. The problem is that there are also interviews with people that played in bands that used ther tron, but they didn't actually play it, e.g. Jakko Jakszyk, Bill Bruford and Dave Cousins. It gives a different perspective I suppose, but that's all.
> It was suggested that I go to the official book launch of Awde's book at a hotel at Kentish Town in London. I decided against it, as I wasn't a tron owner I am now!), nor am I a musician. I now regret this!
>
> Nick
> M400 - #360
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by John McNamara

very generous Frank. I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.Today I found the video tape Dave Keane Sent me called Mellotron Workings. I'll watch that again tomorrow!

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On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 7:30 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

You're welcome to borrow my copy if you pay postage both ways.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:10:31 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

Why is there such a huge difference in price on Amazon? It ranges from $38-114... and a mix of American and UK shipping points....

--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, "Nick Hewitt" <nickhewitt235@...> wrote:
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> Yeah, I was given both Nick Awde's AND Frank Samagaio's books by my missus a couple of Christmas's ago. I found that Frank's book was informative, with a measure of opinion & experience(s) from musicians like Mike Pinder, Ian McDonald, Rick Wakeman and this groups Mike Dickson.
> Awde's book is physically big - on par with a British Railways Timetable! It's mostly a series of interviews with Mellotron users (past & present) like Pinder, McDonald, Woolly, David Cross, Tony Banks, Blue Weaver, Doug Rayburn (amongst others) plus this groups Andy Thompson. The problem is that there are also interviews with people that played in bands that used ther tron, but they didn't actually play it, e.g. Jakko Jakszyk, Bill Bruford and Dave Cousins. It gives a different perspective I suppose, but that's all.
> It was suggested that I go to the official book launch of Awde's book at a hotel at Kentish Town in London. I decided against it, as I wasn't a tron owner I am now!), nor am I a musician. I now regret this!
>
> Nick
> M400 - #360
>


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by lsf5275@aol.com

OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
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I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by lsf5275@aol.com

It is if you're the second guy to read it.
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is it not worth a second read?

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:
I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.


Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by John McNamara

ok. let me see if i can find an actual review of it first to see how it reads...

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On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

It is if you're the second guy to read it.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

is it not worth a second read?

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:
I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.



Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by lsf5275@aol.com

Let's put it this way... I was so overwhelmed when I read it that I decided a 2nd reading could never improve upon the experience. I prefer to savor the experience and look back on the hours of my life that were stol... spent absorbing the stories and information as one that shoul... can never be duplicated.
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ok. let me see if i can find an actual review of it first to see how it reads...

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

It is if you're the second guy to read it.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

is it not worth a second read?

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:
I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.



Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by john.mcnamara65

ha ha! ok.......maybe i'll look for an online copy...


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--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
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> Let's put it this way... I was so overwhelmed when I read it that I decided
> a 2nd reading could never improve upon the experience. I prefer to savor
> the experience and look back on the hours of my life that were stol... spent
> absorbing the stories and information as one that shoul... can never be
> duplicated.
>
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> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:47:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jfranmac@... writes:
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> ok. let me see if i can find an actual review of it first to see how it
> reads...
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> On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <_lsf5275@..._
> (mailto:lsf5275@...) > wrote:
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> It is if you're the second guy to read it.
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> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> _jfranmac@..._ (mailto:jfranmac@...) writes:
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> is it not worth a second read?
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> On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <_lsf5275@..._
> (mailto:lsf5275@...) > wrote:
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> OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
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> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> _jfranmac@..._ (mailto:jfranmac@...) writes:
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> I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.
>

Re: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by john barrick

Hell, Frank, you've done due diligence here.
jb


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On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 10:54 PM, john.mcnamara65 <jfranmac@gmail.com> wrote:

ha ha! ok.......maybe i'll look for an online copy...



--- In newmellotrongroup@yahoogroups.com, lsf5275@... wrote:
>
> Let's put it this way... I was so overwhelmed when I read it that I decided
> a 2nd reading could never improve upon the experience. I prefer to savor
> the experience and look back on the hours of my life that were stol... spent
> absorbing the stories and information as one that shoul... can never be
> duplicated.
>
>
> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:47:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> jfranmac@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> ok. let me see if i can find an actual review of it first to see how it
> reads...
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> On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <_lsf5275@..._
> (mailto:lsf5275@...) > wrote:
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> It is if you're the second guy to read it.
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> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> _jfranmac@..._ (mailto:jfranmac@...) writes:
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> is it not worth a second read?
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> On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <_lsf5275@..._
> (mailto:lsf5275@...) > wrote:
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> OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.
>
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> In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> _jfranmac@..._ (mailto:jfranmac@...) writes:
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> I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.
>


RE: [newmellotrongroup] Re: Mellotron the book (by Nick Awde)

2011-06-06 by Gary Brumm

Quite a review Frank…but I’ll wait for the movie!

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Let's put it this way... I was so overwhelmed when I read it that I decided a 2nd reading could never improve upon the experience. I prefer to savor the experience and look back on the hours of my life that were stol... spent absorbing the stories and information as one that shoul... can never be duplicated.

In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:47:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

ok. let me see if i can find an actual review of it first to see how it reads...

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:44 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

It is if you're the second guy to read it.

In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:43:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

is it not worth a second read?

On Sun, Jun 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM, <lsf5275@aol.com> wrote:

OK, I'll sell you mine. $30.00. Read only once.

In a message dated 6/5/2011 11:25:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, jfranmac@gmail.com writes:

I'll probable order a copy anyway, but thanks.